Spring Fling
TBD 315 Jerusalem Road, CohassetJoin Leslie Armstrong as she guides us in putting together an arrangement full of Spring blossoms and colors. Details will be forthcoming. Participants can provide their own container or some will be available for purchase. There will be an additional fee for materials
Taking Photos in Nature
Outside event around Cohasset- TBDWe will be taking a photography trip in the Cohasset area either in the woods or on the beach to practice composition, exposure, zoom and/ or macro photography. You can bring your iPhone or camera. Depending on the size of the group each photographer will submit two or three of their best images taken on [...]
Plastic Pollution and the Marine Environment
Lightkeepers Residence 15 Lighthouse Lane, Cohasset, MAWe welcome Jessica Donohue, Research Associate at Sea Education Association (SEA). SEA has a 35-year dataset of surface ocean plastics collected by SEA students, faculty and crew; the largest dataset of its kind in the world. Using this dataset as a jumping off point, the global problem of plastic pollution in the marine environment will [...]
Propagation Through Cuttings, Division and Seed-starting
TBD 315 Jerusalem Road, CohassetGinger King and Dania Matheos will lead a hands-on workshop on the various methods of plant propagation in preparation for our September 20 horticulture show
Flower Conditioning
Sarah Boynton will lead a workshop covering the basics of flower conditioning - best times to cut and gather, how to hydrate, and what water additives to use to prolong bloom time and keep arrangements looking fresh. Sarah will also demonstrate some basic flower and leaf manipulation techniques to add texture and interest to your [...]
Viewing it in a Different Way- Photography Competition- Live GCA Judged Show
Lightkeepers Residence 15 Lighthouse Lane, Cohasset, MAViewing it in a Different Way Photographs should be images of any object taken as described in the classes below. Photos should not contain people or pets. This competition will be an in-person GCA judged show, with photos printed and mounted on BLACK foam board (more details below). Exhibitors may enter up to TWO (2) [...]
“Pop-UP” Day Trips Chosen from the menu below
We will seize the day for “pop-up” day trips, choosing from the menu of trips below. If you know of an interesting event you would like us to consider, please reach out to Martha or Sandy and we will be happy to arrange the logistics. Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Thursday, May 16, 2024 Greenwich [...]
Horticulture Judge: Tips and Tricks for Exhibiting
Lightkeepers Residence 15 Lighthouse Lane, Cohasset, MAPHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Cathy Felton, a 25-year member of the North Shore Garden Club, GCA Horticulture Judge, and recipient of the Zone 1 Judging Award will be demonstrating the ins and outs of competing in a horticulture show. She is passionate about growing, judging, and teaching horticulture. Cathy will bring in plant material but also asks [...]
Growing Shrooms at Home
Sarah Boynton will lead a workshop covering the basics of flower conditioning - best times to cut and gather, how to hydrate, and what water additives to use to prolong bloom time and keep arrangements looking fresh. Sarah will also demonstrate some basic flower and leaf manipulation techniques to add texture and interest to your [...]
Choosing and Conditioning Specimens for Exhibiting in the Horticulture Show
TBD 315 Jerusalem Road, CohassetGinger King and Dania Matheos will present a workshop on how to choose the best of your plants for inclusion in the horticulture show. They will explain what makes one leaf, bloom, spray, or branch better than another; and will touch on the things judges look for, good and bad. Presentation is all-important, as there [...]